Gerrit Cole’s long-awaited Yankees return could come as soon as Friday
Gerrit Cole's return to the Yankees rotation from Tommy John surgery could happen as soon as Friday. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Cole's recent performance in minor league rehab starts has been promising. The decision on Cole's return will involve multiple parties to ensure he is fully ready.
- ▪Gerrit Cole has been recovering from Tommy John surgery and could pitch for the Yankees on Friday.
- ▪He has made six minor league rehab starts, with his latest outing showing strong performance.
- ▪The Yankees have managed without Cole, winning 94 games last season despite his absence.
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MLB New York Yankees Gerrit Cole’s long-awaited Yankees return could come as soon as Friday By Dan Martin Published May 18, 2026, 7:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gerrit Cole’s return to the Yankees rotation from Tommy John surgery could be just days away. Aaron Boone said Monday that Cole pitching Friday in The Bronx against the Rays was “on the table.” Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free It would be the right-hander’s first start for the Yankees since the 2024 postseason, since Cole was lost all of last year following elbow surgery in spring training.
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